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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Maurer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darren McCarty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sergio Maurer could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Darren McCarty's chin.
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205 lbs
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185 cm
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219 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sergio Maurer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darren McCarty!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCarty lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Sergio Maurer has been cut.
Maurer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McCarty looks to land a combination but Maurer avoids it well.
Maurer is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McCarty.
Maurer defending well as McCarty loads up on a big left hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for McCarty.
A chopping leg kick lands by McCarty.
McCarty thuds a left hand into Maurer's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarty getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Maurer tries to clinch but McCarty is having none of it.
McCarty turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maurer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maurer fails with an attempt to clinch.
McCarty thinks about the counter body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by McCarty. That's going to slow Maurer down.
A solid body kick from McCarty.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McCarty - that will leave a mark!
McCarty has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Maurer has managed to clinch.
Maurer misses with a knee strike.
McCarty working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McCarty misses with a punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Maurer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from McCarty on the inside.
McCarty wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McCarty is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McCarty lands a hook that snaps the head of Maurer backwards.
Our sources have told us that Maurer has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McCarty.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maurer has McCarty pressed against the cage.
Maurer is trying to maintain a safe position but McCarty gets an underhook and turns Maurer into the cage.
McCarty lands with a right to the head.
Maurer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Maurer tries to throw a body punch but McCarty avoids it by throwing Maurer back against the cage.
Good body shot from Maurer.
McCarty lands a left hand.
McCarty lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maurer backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarty misses with a punch on the inside.
McCarty is looking to control Maurer's arms but Maurer gets an underhook and turns him. Now McCarty has his back to the cage.
McCarty lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maurer backwards.
Maurer has a couple of punches blocked by McCarty.
Maurer avoiding damage.
McCarty misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McCarty creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from McCarty.
Maurer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McCarty is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Maurer leaning his opponent against the cage.
Maurer wants to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarty breaks from the clinch.
McCarty comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for McCarty.
Maurer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCarty.
McCarty swings for the body but Maurer moves out of range.
Maurer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McCarty manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McCarty connects with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maurer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McCarty. McCarty obviously looking to wear him down.
McCarty on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren McCarty dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergio Maurer's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McCarty looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Darren McCarty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCarty throws a nice inside leg kick.
McCarty has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCarty tries to keep at a distance but Maurer has taken the fight into the clinch.
McCarty is working Maurer over against the cage.
Nice body punch from McCarty.
Maurer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McCarty.
McCarty lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maurer tries to stall but McCarty uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarty gets control of Maurer's arms and successfully pulls guard. McCarty will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Maurer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McCarty throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Maurer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McCarty on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarty is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Maurer trying to stand up but can't free himself from McCarty's guard.
McCarty has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maurer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Maurer wants to stand but McCarty is controlling his posture from full guard.
Maurer wants to stand and escape but instead McCarty has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Maurer wants to control the position but McCarty says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Maurer is concentrating on defense, preventing McCarty from advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarty seems to be working for a kimura but Maurer defends the submission attempt.
McCarty is looking for submissions but instead, Maurer has regained full guard.
Maurer keeping full guard, as McCarty tries to pass.
McCarty drops back looking for a leg! Maurer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Maurer manages to kick McCarty off! McCarty jumps back into Maurer's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McCarty looking to pass the guard.
McCarty postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Maurer is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of McCarty, into his guard.
McCarty escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maurer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren McCarty showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sergio Maurer's cut.
That's time! Maurer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
McCarty thuds a left hand into Maurer's body.
McCarty scores with a nice head shot.
Maurer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McCarty fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maurer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McCarty fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maurer closes the distance looking to clinch
and McCarty counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarty avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Darren McCarty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maurer connects with a body shot that sends McCarty's belly button to the back.
Good leg kick by McCarty there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McCarty connects with a solid leg kick.
McCarty looks to land a left hand but Maurer moved out of range nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by McCarty. That's going to slow Maurer down.
Maurer tries to clinch up but McCarty circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maurer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sergio Maurer's cut is getting worse.
Maurer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Maurer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McCarty manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maurer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McCarty manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McCarty now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Maurer tries to clinch
and McCarty counters with a series of strikes. Maurer will be more careful next time no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCarty misses the shot to the body.
Maurer is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McCarty.
Maurer moves in looking to clinch but McCarty pushes him off.
McCarty misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maurer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarty fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maurer.
Maurer looks to clinch
and McCarty counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McCarty scores with a shot to the body.
Darren McCarty seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCarty lands a big head kick that sends Maurer tumbling to the mat! McCarty takes a step backwards and waves Maurer back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Maurer is rocked!
McCarty fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maurer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCarty thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Maurer if he has to take too many more of those.
Maurer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCarty.
Maurer tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McCarty manages to circle out of the way.
Maurer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McCarty flicks out a counter leg kick but Maurer steps away.
Sergio Maurer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarty lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sergio Maurer's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
McCarty connects with a right hand. Maurer shakes it off.
Sergio Maurer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oh Maurer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McCarty scores with a kick to the body.
Maurer seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maurer takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McCarty lands a leg kick that knocks Maurer off balance momentarily.
Maurer will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McCarty is looking to slow Maurer down with leg kicks.
A jab from McCarty finds it's way through Maurer's defenses.
McCarty scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darren McCarty comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McCarty has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darren McCarty!
Our winner, Darren McCarty, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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hype
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